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Knowledge And Abilities

Professional Knowledge and Abilities

Denisa Adams

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March 8, 2009
Professional Knowledge and Abilities

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is an organization that helps veterans with a variety of problems and lobbies in Congress for benefits and changes in the laws. The VFW is also an organization that allows the members to meet and socialize among themselves. The VFW also is known for their patriotic programs for the youth, Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen. These two programs are for the middle and high school aged children and are scholarships that can be won each year.
"Created in 1947, the Voice of Democracy (VOD) scholarship program is an audio-essay contest for high school students in grades 9-12 that annually provides more than $3 million in scholarships. The first-place winner, who competes with all the first-place VFW Department winners, receives a $30,000 scholarship that is paid directly to the recipient's American university, college or vocational/technical school.
Besides competing for the top scholarship prize, as well as other national scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $16,000, each Department's first-place winner receives an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., sponsored by�Target.
The VOD program is endorsed by the National Association of Secondary School Principals'�contest criteria�and is designed to foster patriotism by allowing students the opportunity to voice their opinion in a three to five minute essay based on an annual theme." (VFW 09)

As the current Commander of the local Post and the Junior Vice Commander (Jr VC) of Georgia District 3, these responsibilities are not taken lightly. Becoming the Jr VC is an eye opener for anyone. The position is preparing them for the next seat which is Senior Vice Commander which will in turn lead to District Commander. As they increase their seat in the District their knowledge level will also increase. Giving them insight as to how the organization...